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aoox 97 PA;F-217 the county had reached its third and final phase. Citrus now has an historical courthouse that has been restored and can be used for various public functions (2) Palm County is seeking funds and plans to make a 1916 courthouse part of a new and modern judicial complex. (3) Baker County has restored a 1908 courthouse and adapted it for use as a library. (4) Bradford'County restored and remodeled its 1902 courthouse for use as a satellite campus of Santa Fe Community College, (S) Martin County's old courthouse is located in downtown Stuart and has an adaptive use as a cultural center. (6) Other courthouses that have been restored and continue their original function as courthouse are: the 1926 Orange County courthouse, the 1926 Sarasota courthouse and the 1929 Okeechobee courthouse, All have been incorporated as an integral part of government complexes. RECOMMENDATIONS: (1). Retain the "Old" courthouse as an historical landmark (2) Resubmit application for restoration fund_ (3) Schedule a meeting of the AD Hoc Committee and reassess other adaptive uses. i.e. as a Community College satellite campus, Adult Education Center, etc. (4) Encourage the School Board to move from the Administration building, to the "Old" courthouse complex. (S) Appropriate funds to restore both the integrity of the fascade of*the "Old" courthouse, and to implement my suggestions to eliminate the cause of a leaky basement. (6) Until a decision' is made, hold the responsible county officials accountable for the funding of adequate and scheduled maintenance for the protection of the Courthouse. (7) Contact all interested parties and provide incentives to encourage public, non-profit and private uses_ Respectfully submitted Y,45, Chairman Adams thanked Mr. Masi for coming and expressed the Board's appreciation of his concern over the old courthouse. Commissioner Bird didn't have a problem with any of the 7 recommendations submitted by Mr. Masi. 46 FEBRUARY 6, 1996